Killer and Healer (2021)

I can now die in piece.

Killer and Healer has reached the kind of standard I've been looking for a BL/BROMANCE drama. I have rewatched this for perhaps 10th times already, and until now I cannot find the chance to get over it and move to another drama. I love how Chen Yu Zhi and Jiang Yue Lou's love for each other is shown — they don't need kissing or sex, all they need is trust and loyalty. That's how the story progresses. And also, I like how Chief Jiang expresses his intimacy with Dr. Chen which is through nape touching and intense staring. ***enough to make me swoon over them*** There is absolutely no heterosexual explanation for how Chief Jiang is mesmerized towards our heroic and smart doctor. I don't regret watching this. In fact, I want this to be the last CBL on my list before I die. ***kidding*** But seriously, I'm in love with the characters, the storyline, the ending (both the happy and the sad one). I don't care much if it has a sad ending, all I care for is the efforts that the scriptwriter, the director, the casts, and all the staffs were exerting just to get this phenomenal series done. Kudos to the team!

By the way, I secretly admire Jan Junbai although he has done things a villain could possibly do. And Yu Tang Chun, he's so pretty! I'm obsessed.

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Actually I was ready to crying in the last episode (since I saw a “tragic ending” tag on the title), but I didn't expect that I would cry with anger :((. It was so evil that they made me smile faintly and then slammed into tears.

Even though they didn’t want to label this series as a BL, but the chemistry amongst the leads said the opposite. Yet, I bravely say this is still a BL series but with a lot of censorship (like every single way of BL).

After all , I am not disappointed with this series, the performance of all actors were extraordinary. Even their supporters.

In Indonesian:
Sebenarnya saya sudah siap untuk menangis pada episode terakhir, tapi saya tidak menyangka kalau saya akan menangis sambil kesal. Jahat banget mereka membuat saya tersenyum tipis kemudian dibanting menjadi tangisan.

Meskipun mereka tidak mau mencap series ini sebagai BL, their chemistry said the opposite. Bagaimanapun ini tetap BL series but with a lot censorship (like every single way of BL).

Namun saya tetap tidak kecewa dengan series ini, bagaimanapun performa kedua pemain utama sangat luar biasa. Ditambah dukungan para supported actors yang juga tak kalah hebat.

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Kind of Disappointed.

Story:
I gave it a 6/10 because I was honestly disappointed with the storyline overall and it was hard for me to watch everything so I ended up skipping many parts because I found it not interesting. Our two main characters are both interesting but the storyline didn't do them justice. For example, the same thing happens over and over, where a spy or bad person gets caught, but then they die and end up not revealing any information - or if they do reveal important information, it only helps the story move a little bit. There were sadly a lot of plot scenes that were basically just repeated and made it boring. The whole crime thing just wasn't interesting to me and didn't feel well thought out. Since this whole storyline as well as the main leads' story surrounds it, it became hard to watch since a lot of what happens just seemed to be repeating and some also felt cliche to me.

Also, I had a problem with Jiang YuoLou's anger problem and how they wanted to treat him. I think it just was a bit unrealistic at times (many times it works, but sometimes it's exaggerated and didn't make sense to me - and I was irked probably because I majored in psychology) with how angry he is even with his past, but this is just a fictional story soooo yeah, I get it. The only thing that kept me going was the relationship between the all of the characters and my wanting to see how this drama ends.
What I did like and surprised me a little about the plot is that I was kind of tricked into trusting the main villain, doubting him, and trusting him again. This was mainly due to his relationship with another guy, whose character I like a lot. The sad parts were also VERY sorrowful and added to the both male leads' drive and characters which I liked, though some was still predictable but I enjoyed it in the end.

Characters:
I have to say I love the relationship between the male leads and both did a great job in acting their parts. Their brotherhood is indestructible, which I love. They are soulmates, which can be proven over and over with how much they trust and understand each other. One of my favorite character of this whole series is YuZhe just because I like the qualities of his overall character as someone who is understanding, kind, and trusting.

What I found to be much more interesting than even the male leads' relationship is the relationship between Zhan Jun Bai and Yu Tang Jun. Part of this is due to the complexity of their characters and relationship. I also think they had a better chemistry between them.
----Major spoiler:
One of my favorite characters - in my top three for this series - is actually Zhan Jun Bai. That is simply because his character is somewhat contradictory. He says things and do things that are overall bad, but you can tell that he also has a conscience and a heart that contradicts his supposed villain self. For example, he had many chances to kill Jiang YueLou with his own hands becasue YueLou trusted him, but he did not kill him until he really had to. He also didn't actually kill YuZhe's sister and let YuZhe go with his sister in the end, keeping his promise after he thought YueLou was dead.
And even if he fell for Master Yu and didn't want to admit it and even humiliated Master Yu to keep him with him, Zhan Jun Bai still let him go in the end. I would have to say, his contradicting words and actions was what led to his downfall in the end. Like, if he was cruel and just killed all those he needed to, he would have won easily and this drama wouldn't be needed. His character was actually part of what drove me to keep watching because he called the shots.

---A character I came to like a lot lol
Chief Jin surprised me and honestly, having watched similar dramas in the past, I should have expected it haha. He's a character where you are first annoyed of because he seems like an antagonist, but in the end come to like because his annoyingness becomes a comedy and his good qualities overshadow his first impression.
Spoiler:
The only good thing that happened was him when everyone was literally dying towards the end.

Spoiler rant:
I understood why many of the characters died and I get it, but the death of Yu Zhe was TOTALLY unnecessary. The male leads went through so much together and I didn't watch it till episode 37 to see him die!!!! I was completely devastated because at this point, I think the director/scriptwriter just wants Jiang YueLou and us, the audience, to suffer. He lost so much and deserved so much better. Also, my boy Yu Zhe had to be shot twice in the heart! That's fricken painful! I had to watch his last scenes like three times before I realized this was how this drama was going to end. Like come on, I stayed for the main leads and this is what I get? I was sure YuZhe was sacrificed just so the drama could end tragically.... like just bc they wanted it to. Like bruh. I honestly wouldn't be so bummed if there was a more legit reason. Like the male leads are smart and they know their enemy is smart and escaped.... like I felt it could have been prevented. But whatever. Sigh. Idk why so many liked this ending when I was disappointed.

Acting/Cast:
10/10. Overall, all actors acted well and had great chemistry with each other.
I have to say I love the relationship between the male leads and both did a great job in acting their parts. Their brotherhood is indestructible, which I love. They are soulmates, which can be proven over and over with how much they trust and understand each other.

Chu Ran's actress was great. I thinks she did an excellent job in portraying her character.

The other two actors I loved watching was the actors for Zhan Jun Bai and Master Yu. Their characters had so much complexity that it was a great joy to watch these two actors bring these characters to life so perfectly on screen. Also, I ended up liking these two more than the main leads in the end.

Rewatch Value: 6/10. Idk if I would watch it again with how disappointing the storyline was. I would probably only watch scenes between the characters because that's what motivated me to keep watching.

Overall:6.5/10
Again, great characters but disappointing storyline. Also, due to my spoiler rant above regarding the ending, it just dropped it from a 7 to a 6.5 for me.

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too much melodrama

I started watching this with high expectations... partly met by the gorgeous team of actors, especially the 2 ML's, who are so good-looking and versatile. Still after 15 episodes or so - the series being way too long anyway - i started to get bored with the repetitive actions. Our BL protagonists have little screen time together, though their scenes are the highlight of the drama. In the second half of the series, we hardly see them together.
The tragic factor is too obvious, you clearly see this is to become a tearjerker, though it had some funny characters/scenes in the beginning - but important characters started to die left and right, ruining the balance. So i stopped watching it right before the end, since i had the feeling it offered me everything i wanted to see in terms of passion, chivalry, bromance, love, action, revenge etc. Might pick it up another time for a sense of completeness...
Many handsome faces, and special mention to the evil character, who comes off as the most rounded and totally takes the screen. The shady policeman too, keeps a fine balance to all the tragedy!
Great quality drama, too bad the scriptwriter lacked the sparkle.

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Legendary Underrated Drama Ever

At first I don't have a big plan to watch this drama due to many BL series that airing at the moment. I've added this on my list before and about 2 days ago I got the urge to watch this and here I am FALLING HARD TO THIS DRAMA. OMG this drama is very interesting and almost perfect. The casts acting skill is very outstanding and the plot is great. Their visual are perfect. Also they choosed republican era with many old stuffs and I want to appreciate the production team effort to make sure everything suits the theme. The friendship and the bromance looks very heartwarming. I love how Yuzhi always try his best to approach Yuelou softly. Their interaction is very subtle... to subtle til the point I feel like I'll melt with the warm feeling around them. Yelou is very clear that Yuzhi is his someone special, and Yuzhi seems knew it already but act lowkey. I love it and I'll definitely rewatch this drama. Only one episode it'll make you attached. this get the bromance, the action, the mistery, the crime, the drama and angst. this got everything.

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Prepare your tissues

This drama is honestly a really good drama. I've heard many people say that the acting and the storyline of the drama sucks but in my opinion, if any drama can make me stay up late at night and ignore the fact that I still have school the next morning, it's good.

Story: The storyline for this revolves around opium....i guess it's a classic for republican dramas now since I've seen this in most of the republican dramas I've watched. If you liked/enjoyed, Forever Forward starring Huang Zi Tao and Jackson Yee, I'd recommend this drama to you. If you do end up watching this drama, you'll see why I recommended it if you seen FF.

For those of you who are going to watch, please have a box of tissues next to you. THIS IS A SAD DRAMA! You have been warned!

Acting: Call this bromance or BL however you like but there's no annoying female getting the way. Are there some who try to get attention? Yes. Is it bearable? Yes. In my opinion, the females in the drama aren't too unbearable like others. The two leads have really good chemistry together. You can see it in their expressions.

Music/Audio: I'm combining these together because they're essentially the same thing or can be classified in the same category. The music is really good, especially at the heartbreaking scenes and it literally put me on the verge of tears. You can watch this series on Youtuber under "MGTV". The episodes are subbed but the only drawback to that is some parts of the audio are cut meaning that there is sometimes no sound. During the cut parts, there are subtitles however. If you prefer sub and audio to sync with each other, it's better to watch on the MGTV app.

Watch/Rewatch Value: The reason why I decided to "drop" this show after episode 25 is because I already know the ending. In many cases where I'm halfway through and someone spoils the ending for me, I tend to drop the drama. But the good thing is that you can choose your ending. I would have given this a higher score but since this drama drained me and played with my emotions, I don't think I want to go on a rollercoaster a second time. It's really good tho!! (I got hooked by just the title and poster)

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A hidden gem : Totally underrated

Well, This is based on only upto ep17. This drama is still airing as of today 19 Mar 2020 and the slowwwww subbing made it really hard to watch it. But I have to say it is worth the wait & far more better than my initial expectations.

The main thing that is holding this drama up is the chemistry between the main leads. The two main actors have outstanding acting skills along with equally great looks and have really made their respective characters thrive on screen. When they are on screen , you cannot take your eyes off even for a second because firstly, it is really pleasant to watch them ; and secondly, they talk to each other with their eyes and many other subtle gestures in many scenes, which cannot be missed if one has to understand the drama better!

The story is nothing extraordinary but not too cliché either. It doesn't get boring and if I had the whole drama with english subtitles, I am sure I wouldn't put it down till the end.

There are another pair of male friends who for some reason do not interest me much as a pair, but individually their characters have depths and backstories to be unfolded which keeps it engaging to watch them too. Other supporting characters include two females, who doesn't feel unnecessary to the story and have their own contributions in getting the show going.

The drama has very well timed and much needed humour also which actually made me laugh.

Overall, I am enjoying this very much and I will binge-rewatch it after it finishes airing and the subbing is complete.

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Rollercoaster of feelings.

Killer and Healer, is the first c-drama that made me had a mixed feelings into one bowl. Sometimes I just want to smile 'till midnight and sometimes I just want to bawl my eyes out. This feeling make me so stuffy even it's broad daylight tears still flowing. How can I get over this? I asked myself. yet I'm seeking the same thing over and over again.

That one scene even it's cliché it does break the heart. I am yet writing this my chest feel heavy.

I thought the night have the sun but I'm imagining beyond the one's wildest dream.

overall, the story was a bit too predictable and easy to guess but was not the end. The casting, they full of talented actor! I'm really impressed of the main lead chemistry and the charismatic. the friendship between JYL and CYZ is so admirable and compassionate.

The music once and forever make me cried as I play it on and on . the most memorable pieces for me is "understand" by Yu Xi.

"the thought of you,
and the tear will fall.
The time of a lifetime,
have to be separated from you."

that line, are the most memorable lyric and its also keep reminding me of that one last scene. it does really pierced through the heart.

"time flies into a sigh" it's true what Jiang YuXin said in "sigh" lyric. I can't believe it's already the end of the episode of Killer and Healer. In the end, i'm really, really glad that i watched this.


*:) im happy and also sad. i don't know when can i heal this feelings :(*

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Don't sleep on this drama

Excellent !
Actors : Actors are doing great job. The emotion of cast is well performed. I think they're going to be more popular in the future after this.
Plot story : The best , though many said ending is not as expected but i like it much (my kind of fav ending xoxo).
Production Set : not many take attention to production set, I found they hired many extras, it's a good thing too.
Costumes : i wonder why Dr Chen's always fashionable even at home, but i still love how he looks.
Music : the only thing that lack on this drama. The only good one is comic relief music Jin Dacheng appearance.
This drama need more appreciation.

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Underrated Masterpiece

I wasn't even going to watch this because 37 episodes of just "bromance" and "censorship" didn't sit right in my head...But Oh Boy! oh was i wrong and about to miss out on a masterpiece.
Just the aesthetic of the outfits, set, décorations, houses...and tools used to present that era of time...Goddaaaamn
I can spend a whole hour talking about how well done and accurate the representation was, each outfit and location would spun me.
(Spoilers ahead)

As for the story, it starts out very strong, the first episode took me so long to follow up with events because too much happening at once, almost all main characters are being introduced and the first piece of the puzzle is being laid down...fast forward few episodes, you start to appreciate the dynamic between the two leads, understanding their goals and loving their cooperations and that lasts throughout the whole series.
It's more than a bromance, you can sens the soul mate vibes between them, each one is the other's lifeline.
The story is amazing, the plot line is something new and never seen before.
Also It is not a very happy, cheery and joyful type of series so do not expect to be laughing all time but the few funny moments there is, they're impeccable.
I hated the ending, not gonna lie, i was heartbroken more than once over the loss of so many great characters but i was ok with it...but the ending just F***ed me up man.
I know there's an alternative ending, so i very much encouage everyone to check it out.
I highly recomand this series, totally worth the emotions and time.

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ITS BEEN A YEAR AND IM STILL NOT OK

So this absolutely broke me. I didn't think this drama would be so deep and would end the way it did but it did. Ok so regardless of my feelings this drama is a 10 out of 10 in every way. The bromance between yu zhi and yue lou was just heart warming and reminded me of the untamed and word of honor (but then again those dramas broke me two so I should have seen it coming). All I wanna say is that my man yu zhi didn't deserve all that trauma, I really can't see anything good he got out of this drama, it was basically just death after death! His parents died then all his friends died his possible, but not possible pretty love interest died and than his best friend if not BOYFRIEND DIED like what the hell!! All my man wanted to do was live a Happy life with the people he loved( or at least that's how I saw it). Now for me I was finishing up this drama.at night not getting the clue that something bad was going to happen when the sad background music started to play. And I was a mess the fact that he kept shaking him to wake up while the sad music and flash back was playin like at that point that was his only friend, family (boyfriend) they didn't have to do him like that. All I can say is don't watch at night unless you wanna be crying all night while looking yourself in the mirror telling yourself it's ok it's only a drama.

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Watch, Read the novel and Listen to the audio drama.

This drama has me locked up. Yes "locked up" because until now I could not escape its prison cells. It is a brilliant series!

First, I willl talk about the little flaws I've dete ted. Plot holes, there were some scenes with plotholes not a lot just some. But after reading the novel and the audio drama my questions to these missing plotlines have been answered. I definitely recommend to also read and listen to the audio drama.

Acting. The main actors and supporting actors all did an amazing job portraying their characters. Especially Mao Zijun-Ge, the way he portrayed Jiang Yue Lou amazed me, his crying scenes made me feel the pain and sadness of the character. He is truly a hidden gem. And to Yi Bo Chen I also give two thumbs up, he portrayed Dr. Chen Yu Zhi brilliantly. The two had this chemistry that you can feel oozing out of the screen.

The COSTUMES!! OMG the costumes, I could not take my eyes away from their fashion, . Chu ran's outfits are a must!

The OSTs. 👌👌👌👌👍👏👏I cant find the right adjective to describe such masterpiece.
I would listen to all its OSTs everyday and still not get tired of it. Add the ost of the drama to that who was sung by Chen Yu Zhi's VA. It's a shame I could not find thr BG music they use whenever the two of them have a heart yo heart convo. I really love that bg music, it reminds me of those otome games bg music. So cute.

The color grading is magnificent!! I love how they did the camera angles and color grading, The color grading goes perfectly with the emotion going on in eache scene. I can't help but to admire the cinematography in every episode.

When Youtube recommended this to I wasnot expecting much. I just wanted to watch something while waiting for thr next ep of WoH but then I was drawn into it. It's been a roller coaster ride and still going because there is still the novel and audio drama.

READ AND LISTEN. It does not get boring because there's always something new to expect in the other adaptations.

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